At any one time, there are probably a host of different thoughts swirling around in your mind. Mind mapping can help you by allowing you to brainstorm your thoughts without a particular order or structure in a visual form.

A great mind mapping app option to take a look at is MindMeister. Along with an online interface, the mind mapping service is also available on mobile devices.

Using the app, you can quickly and easily organize, prioritize, and generate new thoughts. There are a number of tools to create a map including different themes, styles, colors, and icons. It’s also possible to collaborate with others to create a mind map in real time.

With an available subscription, you can also export maps in PDF and PNG format, create and edit unlimited maps, and add files and images to topics.

Headspace is one of the more popular tools for both guided meditations and mindfulness techniques.

You can try the Basics course for free that teaches the fundamentals. And if you want to learn more, a subscription is available to unlock all of the app’s content including the full meditation library. There are a wide variety of different topics to explore like sleep, focus, and exercise.

For a quick break, the app also offers 2 to 3 minute meditation sessions. There are specific sessions for moments of panic, anxiety, and stress. You can even add friends to help motivate and to meditate with as well.

Special animations teach new skills and help answer questions about mindfulness.

A daily journal is a great way to organize your thoughts and keep a clear mind. Day One offers a beautiful interface and other features to help make daily journaling a habit you’ll want to keep.

The interface is free of distractions to help focus on specific thoughts. Journal entries support the powerful Markdown language. Entries are easy to organize and can browse through them by calendar, timeline, maps, or photos. Metadata from the iPhone can also bring more to each entry with other information like temperature, weather, and music playing on a certain day. Your thoughts are safe with a passcode and Touch ID support.

With an available subscription, you can take advantage of unlimited journals and photos storage. Information also syncs with iCloud and the Mac version of the app.

6. Breathe2Relax

Breathing from your diaphragm has been shown to reduce anxiety and stress while helping you stay calm. Breathe2Relax is a great free relaxation app for users who want to practice deep breathing without any prior experience.

Unlike other apps that focus on meditation, Breathe2Relax focuses on both breathing and tools to help reduce your stress levels.

It guides you through breathing exercises and offers the option of listening to music during each session to help create a calm environment.

Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock brings a number of features to help you track your sleep and wake up at the most opportune time in the morning. At night, the app uses special sound technology to track your different sleep phases. If snoring is detected during the night, Apple Watch wearers will feel a slight vibration that could help you change sleep positions and stop snoring.

Before going to bed, you can set a custom 30-minute period in the morning that ends at a set alarm time. The app will then wake you up in a light sleep phase during that time period.

The available subscription offers more features including long-term sleep trends, Philips Hue smart light support, and more.

One of the best is Colorfy. The app features more than 1,000 different pictures to color which includes animals, cats, gardens, famous paintings, and more. Users can even add their own drawings to paint. Coloring is easy, just select a color palette and then tap to color. There are also a number of brush types for different effects.

Available to use without an internet connection, all of the drawings can be shared on social networks. And a unique augmented reality virtual gallery lets you visualize your drawings in the real world.

One of the most interesting free relaxation apps available is Smiling Mind. The completely free app is made to assist children as well as adults.

There are specific programs for children of different ages and adults that focus on dealing with the pressure, stress, and different challenges of everyday life. Sessions also cover mindfulness in the classroom and the workplace.

There are a wide variety of meditation lengths to select from, and you can even check in with yourself at the beginning and end of a session to quantify your stress level.

You don’t need to find relaxation apps to help you get rid of stress and anxiety. Games that can destress you are all the rage on mobile platforms, and there is a myriad of different titles that can help calm you.

The follow-up to the hugely popular iOS game Alto’s Adventure, the new title sees the titular Alto—along with his friends—set off an endless sand boarding adventure. Thanks to a simple one-touch control system, almost anyone can learn the basics and set off in no time. There are an enormous amount of secrets to explore and tricks to learn.

Along with the beautiful scenery while playing, the original musical score for the game is easily worth the price of admission. Put on your headphones and melt away into the beautiful environment. The special Zen mode features its own special soundtrack and allows you to enjoy the game without a score, coins, or power-ups.

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Born and raised in sunny west Texas, Brent graduated from Texas Tech University with a BA in journalism. He's been writing about technology for more than 5 years and enjoys all things Apple, accessories, and security.